DSCS III (Defense Satellite Communication System) SHF Space Segment
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 120
- Short name
- DSCS III
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Lead component
-
Air Force
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 3
- Contract obligations
- $336,529 Since fiscal year 2010
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2012 | $331,905 |
| FY2010 | $4,624 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boeing Distribution, Inc. | $331,905 | |
| 2 | Dell Federal Systems L.P | $4,624 |
4 contractors in all; the others received nothing on balance or have no name on record.
Contract awards
| Award | Awarded | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Wiring harness, branched | $331,905 | |
| Dell percision M6400 laptop computer | $4,624 | |
| Procurement of 31 driver display units for the armored knight program on a 5 year requirements contract with first year… | $49,631 |
About this program
The Defense Satellite Communication System (DSCS) III Super High Frequency (SHF) Space Segment is a Major Defense Acquisition Program operating under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. The program, identified by DoD Acquisition Program Number 120, represents a significant defense communications infrastructure investment focused on satellite communications capabilities in the SHF spectrum.
The analyzed contract awards from 2008-2012 show diverse procurement activities ranging from specialized hardware like wiring harnesses ($331,905) to computing equipment such as Dell Precision laptops ($4,623) and driver display units for the Armored Knight program ($49,631). All contracts were structured as Firm Fixed Price Delivery Orders with no set-aside designations. The contract values ranged from approximately $4,600 to $332,000, with performance periods typically spanning 1-2 years. The contracting activity appears distributed across multiple military branches, including Army components, though no single primary contractor emerged as dominant from the available data. Places of performance and specific funding agencies are not detailed in the provided contract data.
Quick answers
What is DSCS III?
DSCS III (Defense Satellite Communication System) SHF Space Segment is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Air Force. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway.
How much has DSCS III obligated on contracts?
3 contract awards are coded to DSCS III, and their actions have obligated $336,529 since fiscal year 2010.
Who are the top contractors on DSCS III?
The contractors obligated the most on DSCS III contracts are Boeing Distribution, Inc. ($331,905) and Dell Federal Systems L.P ($4,624).
What is the latest contract award for DSCS III?
The latest contract award coded to DSCS III is SPRRA110D0069-0002, awarded to Boeing Distribution, Inc. on February 23, 2012.
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